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Faculty Spotlight – Shal Arneja
Meet Dr. Shal Arneja! He is a clinical instructor with the UBC Department of Orthopaedics and an orthopedic surgeon at Cowichan District Hospital on Vancouver Island. As a child, Dr. Arneja knew that he wanted to pursue orthopaedics. He fell in love with the west coast and the UBC Orthopaedic Program, so when the opportunity…
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International Spinal Cord Injury Biobank launches a new website
The International Spinal Cord Injury Biobank (ISCIB) has launched a new website! The ISCIB is an initiative led by Dr. Brian Kwon and a multi-disciplinary team of experts based out of ICORD at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre. It’s mission is to advance the understanding of the biology of SCI and share these findings with…
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Dr. Babak Shadgan presents studies at the 2021 IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport showing that modifying sports regulations prevents injuries
Dr. Babak Shadgan, Assistant Professor at UBC Department of Orthopaedics, presented the findings of two studies on sports injuries in Olympic Games at 2021 IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport in Monaco during 25–27 November.
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UBC Pediatric Orthopedic Researchers Recognized as Global Experts in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) and Congenital Hip Dislocation
We are proud to share that two members of our department have been recognized as global experts in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and congenital hip dislocation. HIPpy Research Team’s mission is to diagnose and detect hip dysplasia and hip dislocation in new born babies within their first three months.
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BC Children’s Hospital – Orthopaedic Clinic – Mulpuri Team Selected for the 2021 UBC Science Co-op Employer Recognition Award
We are excited to share that the UBC Science Co-op Program has selected BC Children’s Hospital – Orthopaedic Clinic – Mulpuri Team for the 2021 UBC Science Co-op Employer Recognition Awards.
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In the News! Health Matters: Innovations in orthopedic surgery at Burnaby Hospital
Dr. Tim Kostamo, UBC Department of Orthopedics Clinical Assistant Professor explains how innovations in hip surgery reduced patient stays and improved outcomes, reducing patients stays from 4 to 5 days to just 24 hours for most patients. Watch the Global News Morning BC interview.
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Congratulations to our 2021 Orthopaedic UGME Fall Research Forum Award Winners
UBC Orthopaedics hosted a virtual Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) Fall Forum on November 26 to showcase the invaluable research conducted by UBC Orthopaedics students and trainees. Congratulations to our 2021 Orthopaedic UGME Fall Research Forum Award Winners: Emily Dunnion and Michael Frew, Genevieve Bonnor, and Adan Moallemi and Nadine Truter!
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VGH Orthopaedic Trauma Service ranks among world’s best
Ranked as one of the top 30 orthopaedic trauma hospitals in the world, Vancouver General Hospital’s Level-1 Trauma Centre is home to a multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, nurses and allied healthcare workers dedicated to trauma. Orthopaedic surgeons and trainees from the Trauma Division at the UBC Department of Orthopaedics are key team members, and…
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